Lineup tweaked, Atkins out, Stewart in for first game

MIAMI — The Rockies’ lineup for the morning game reflects the Marlins’ pitching change. With Chris Volstad on the mound, manager Jim Tracy flip-flopped Garrett Atkins and Ian Stewart. Stewart is starting the first game and playing third base, with Atkins scheduled to start the night game with Rick VandenHurk throwing.

The Rockies spent the bulk of the morning taking BP in the in the cages. The weather is sunny, though there’s a chance of rain. Also, a heads up, if the first game takes long, leaving the second game to start after 5 p.m. EST then it will not be televised. It involves ESPN’s Sunday night TV rights. So if you want to see the game on TV, root for a fast morning contest.